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The National Development Team for Inclusion. Inspiring an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.
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Join us today for the final online event in our Small Supports series. Discover the potential of Small Supports as part of #neighbourhoodcare, where there is no offer of local, person-centred support . Find out more and register here: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/per...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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We are delighted and excited to be at today’s event Celebrating a Decade of Health and Social Care Integration in Scotland.
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Join us today to find out what it took to make Small Supports work in Leeds. 5 November 2025, 12-1.30pm, online via Zoom. Open to anyone interested in Small Supports. Register here: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/wha... #SmallSupports #Inclusion #FreeWebinar
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November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Have you listened to our Small Supports Autumn #podcast series yet? Featuring many conversations, covering all aspects of Small Supports, including the roots of Small Supports, people with lived experience of institutionalisation, and human rights. Find out more here: www.ndti.org.uk/collection/s...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Our series of online events about Small Supports starts tomorrow. Join us for our first conversation that introduces the concept of Small Supports on 4 November 2025, 12:00–13:30 (UK), online via Zoom. Open to anyone interested in Small Supports: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/the...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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A new peer network of Small Support organisations is taking shape, built in collaboration with our partners. Join us online, on 5 November at 2pm, for a conversation about what it means to stay small and never walk away from those we support: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/sma...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Next week, we're hosting three free online lunchtime sessions about Small Supports. Choose one or join all. This series offers a deep dive into the philosophy, mechanics, and future of Small Supports. Find out more here: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/a-w...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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This year's theme for #BlackHistoryMonth is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” It’s a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of global majority communities, and a call to action for all of us. Check out this post from our Internships Work Programme:
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October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Join our Board!
If you believe inclusion is a way of life, and not just a value, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for passionate people with a range of experiences and perspectives to join our Board and help us continue to strive for social change.
www.ndti.org.uk/vacancies/jo...
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Advocates stand with you, not for systems, not for services, but for you. They’re independent and focused solely on your voice and your choices. That’s why advocacy matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
Advocates stand alongside you. Advocates are independent and solely focused on you. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 Image of two males sat outdoors on a bench chatting. One is wearing a hidden disabilities lanyard around his neck and is talking. The other is sitting listening.
October 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Advocacy is free, independent, and confidential. Advocates help you access the support you need and make sure you’re not alone. That’s why #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
Advocates help you access the support you need. Advocacy is free, independent, confidential and can help you find support. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 Image of a person pointing at a computer and looking at a person, they are smiling.
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.

Date: this Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend

Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...
October 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Advocates help secure your rights. They make sure your choices are respected and your voice is central. That’s why advocacy matters, and why we’re celebrating #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
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October 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Advocacy empowers people to understand their rights, make informed decisions, and be heard, especially during life’s most challenging moments.
Advocacy Focus shares the stories of Steve, Priya, James, Amina and Daniel
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October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Advocacy = inclusion, equality, and justice. It supports people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities to be part of the conversation. That’s why #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/
Advocates promote social inclusion, equality and justice. Advocacy supports people of all ages, backgrounds and identities to be included. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Photo of two young women, sitting, facing each other. One is holding a clipboard and listening. The other is talking, clutching a water bottle.
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Advocacy = speaking up, knowing your rights, making decisions, and asking for what you want.
Advocates help your voice be heard. This week let’s raise awareness and celebrate the power of advocacy!

#AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Advocates help your voice be heard Advocacy helps you to: Speak up, know your rights, make decisions, ask for what you want #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Photo of an advocate at a table pointing to something on a piece of paper. Another person is looking closely and listening.
October 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek is here. Advocacy helps people speak up, know their rights, and make decisions that matter. Advocates are here to support your voice, because it deserves to be heard. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks
October 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Join our Board!

If you believe inclusion is a way of life, and not just a value, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for passionate people with a range of experiences and perspectives to join our Board and help us continue to strive for social change.
www.ndti.org.uk/vacancies/jo...
October 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Families for Small Supports session is starting at 1.30pm today. This free online event is for families of individuals with complex support needs.

The second meeting is on 6 November. Register your place for this, or other Small Supports events now!

www.ndti.org.uk/updates-and-...
October 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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The countdown is on! This time next week it'll be Advocacy Awareness Week.

If you provide advocacy, commission advocacy, belong to a self-advocacy group, or have received advocacy support, get involved.

#AAW25 #AdvocaycWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Join Our Board! Do you believe inclusion should be lived, not just spoken about? We are looking for passionate people with a range of experiences and perspectives to join our Board and help us continue to strive for social change. www.ndti.org.uk/vacancies/jo...
#BoardRecruitment #JoinUs
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October 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Today is the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons. In this guest blog, David Vickers, a former member of NHS England's Older People's Sounding Board, writes about the social glue that keeps older communities thriving, resilient, and deeply connected www.ndti.org.uk/resource/bui... #SocialConnections
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October 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.

Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend

Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...
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September 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Have you read our latest newsletter? Sign up for the latest news, views, insights and opportunities from our team.

Read newsletter: mailchi.mp/ndti/connect...

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#Newsletter #KeepingUp #Inclusion
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Have you noticed our new website? Take a look now. We've completely redesigned it, with a fresh new look to match.

We hope it better reflects our values and vision, and is built to better serve and inspire our stakeholders.

www.ndti.org.uk

#NewWebsite
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September 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM